Bookstore owner Sophie Bernstein is burned out. Mourning the death of her husband, the loss of her favorite manager, and her only child's lack of aspiration, she fantasizes about going into hiding in the secret back room of her store. Meanwhile, renowned poet Raymond Chaucer has published a new collection, and rumors that he's to blame for his wife's suicide have led to national cancellations of his publicity tour. Fearful of potential repercussions from angry customers, Sophie asks bookstore events coordinator Clemi to cancel Raymond's appearance. But Clemi suspects Raymond might be her biological father, and she can't say no to the chance of finding out for sure.